Songs whose titles start with 'I'. Masterpieces that begin with 'I'.
I’m going to introduce songs with titles that start with “i” (the Japanese syllable pronounced ee)!
When you think of “i,” words like ichigo (strawberry), iruka (dolphin), and iro (color) come to mind, so it’s not a particularly tricky letter even in shiritori, right?
But what about when it comes to song titles?
Actually, there are plenty of songs whose titles start with “i”!
In this article, I’ve gathered a variety of Japanese songs—both old and new—whose titles begin with “i.”
You might even find some you listen to regularly.
Feel free to use this as a reference when playing song-title shiritori and the like!
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Songs whose titles start with “I”. Great songs beginning with “I” (221–230)
Flower of LifeMaki Yufuko
This is the debut single “Inochi-bana,” released in November 1989.
The song won the Bronze Prize at the Shinjuku Kayō Festival, marking the true start of the artist’s career as an enka singer.
Created by the golden duo of lyricist Miyuki Ishimoto and composer Shosuke Ichikawa, it poetically depicts the love and fate of a man and woman through natural imagery such as flowers and boats.
It is a quietly resonant piece for those at life’s turning points, or for anyone who has experienced a fateful encounter or parting.
If you wannaPerfume
If we’re talking about a bold track that took Perfume’s sound to a new dimension, it has to be their 24th single “If you wanna,” released in August 2017.
It was featured in a Sunstar “Ora2” commercial.
In a brief 2 minutes and 43 seconds, it condenses a surging bassline and finely chopped electronic tones.
The melody and lyric phrasing are sharp, making it irresistibly engaging.
Be sure to experience this polished electronic music.
Now, aloneKano Keiko
This is a kayōkyoku song that voices the feelings of stepping into the future while cherishing time alone.
It’s the fifth single by Keiko Kano, an artist active in the worlds of enka and kayōkyoku, released in September 2025.
The track has a light, upbeat tempo that makes for an easy, pleasant listen.
Kano herself wrote the lyrics, and the theme of “being true to who I am now and in the days ahead” gently resonates with listeners.
It’s a warm, encouraging work that gives a supportive push when taking a new step in life.
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot BikiniBrian Hyland
If you want to liven up karaoke with an easygoing, fun summer song, this one is for you.
It’s sung by pop singer Brian Hyland.
This story-style pop tune charmingly depicts a girl who’s shy about wearing a yellow polka-dot bikini.
Its bright, buoyant sound is sure to put you in a happy mood just by listening.
Since its release in June 1960, it went on to hit No.
1 on the U.S.
charts in August of the same year.
It’s also featured in the film “One, Two, Three,” so it might be a crowd-pleaser if you cue it up at karaoke.
An inch of redyama
As the end of autumn draws near, you can’t help but feel a sudden longing for someone.
yama, a singer gaining attention on the internet scene, offers songs that gently accompany that sentimental mood.
The lyrics capture that aching feeling of remembering someone who used to be by your side as if it were a given.
A tender melody that conjures a twilight scene slowly seeps into the heart.
This work was released in March 2021 and is included on the album “the meaning of life.”
No, it’s ankake fried rice.namautan
A humor-filled piece that makes you blurt out, “Huh?” and ask again.
Created by illustrator–animator–Vocaloid producer Namautan, based on words by Premium Gorou, the track was released in September 2025.
The contrast—and deliberate misalignment—between the polished sound arrangement and the ever-deepening riddle of the lyrics creates an addictive pull.
On top of that, Kasane Teto’s matter-of-fact vocal delivery further highlights the surreal world the song paints.
Give it a listen when you want to empty your mind.
Songs whose titles start with 'I'. Great songs that start with 'I' (231–240)
Can we do it?Sakuma Toru (MELOGAPPA)
Vocalist Toru Sakuma, a native of Shiroishi City in Miyagi Prefecture.
He made his major debut in 2015 as the frontman of the rock band NIHONJIN and worked on songs for commercials for professional baseball teams.
He is now enjoying nationwide popularity as part of the music YouTuber unit MELOGAPPA.
By creating projects that explore music from multiple angles—such as turning hit songs into minor keys—they have broadened their support, and in 2022 they won the Silver Prize in the Video Production category at the Tokyo International Choir Competition.
As a songwriter, he has also provided music to artists like Arashi and Sexy Zone, and a co-written piece was used as an ending theme for the anime NARUTO Shippuden, showcasing his multifaceted talent.